Rs 7.1 lakh could well get you a sedan, though not many are willing to shell out much money in these times of economic distress. So, if someone paid that sum simply to own a registration plate reading 0009, then perhaps it is a sign that Delhi is headed to an economic revival. The state government’s transport department mopped up Rs 33.8 lakh through the e-auction of fancy registration numbers for cars and two-wheelers in July. The highest bid was Rs 7.1 lakh for a licence plate that would give the car a distinguished 0009 licence plate. The number appears popular, for high bids of Rs 4.2 lakh and Rs 3.1 lakh for the figure in other series were also accepted last month. Registration numbers that fetched more than Rs 3 lakh include 0005, 0007 and 1111. The highest bid received for a two-wheeler plate was Rs 50,000 for the number 0006. When the e-auction of what are termed “fancy” registration numbers restarted in April, only one number — 9000 — found a bidder, who paid Rs 1.5 lakh. In May, five numbers collected Rs 9.3 lakh for the transport department, with 0022 fetching Rs 2.1 lakh. In June, the takings rose to Rs. 21.7 lakh, with Rs. 3.4 lakh for 0002 the highest bid.
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